fixed point
Britishnoun
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physics a reproducible invariant temperature; the boiling point, freezing point, or triple point of a substance, such as water, that is used to calibrate a thermometer or define a temperature scale
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maths a point that is not moved by a given transformation
Example Sentences
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But importantly, domestication is not a fixed point in evolution — it’s an ongoing process.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
With scarcely a right angle, and therefore no fixed point for my eyes to rest, the interior kept giving me differing impressions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
A fixed point in a turning world as ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024
Base jumping involves jumping from a fixed point - such as a building, bridge or clifftop - and using a parachute to descend to the ground.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2023
Whereas Penelope knew quite well that home was not a fixed point on a map.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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